Food & Drink
Take outs from Hotel Grande Bretagne anyone?
There is no need to dress up to enjoy a meal at one of Athens’s landmark hotels. The historic Hotel Grande Bretagne on Syntagma Square, may well be borrowing from …
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Janna Trifon shares her mother’s spanakopita recipe
My mother’s Spanakopita is like no other. It’s more than just the mouthwatering taste and soft, yet crunchy texture. It is a traditional ‘village style’ recipe that lights up our …
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Builder-cum-restaurateur Harry Tsoukalas finds a new lease of life from offerings of the ancients
If Socrates and any of the ancients were around today, they would feel at home with the offerings of the Hippocrates Healthy Eatery in Randwick, Sydney. That would because the …
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Greek yoghurt: tradition exported
With more and more people becoming conscious of their eating habits, Greek yoghurt – an essential part of the Greek diet – has become a common choice for those looking …
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The merry drinks of Hellas: 10 unique Greek spirits and liqueurs
1. Aniseed Greece’s most famous distilled drink has its roots in the production of tsipouro which dates back to a monk distillers on Mount Athos. Ouzo came into being when …
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Traditions and yiayia’s recipes help win the Gold!
Greek Australians Penny Kerasiotis and Dezi Madafferis, the winners of Plate of Origin, are overwhelmed with all the wonderful messages and love they are receiving from so many in the …
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Menelaos Parianos tells us everything we need to know about fish in Australia
With the recent shortage of red meat on the market due to coronavirus, the demand of fish has increased. But what fish to cook? Where do you get them and …
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Research shows cardioprotective qualities of Australian extra virgin olive oil
New research shows consuming extra virgin olive oil every day can significantly reduce blood pressure, which is a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Researchers say the project is significant …
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COVID-19 cuisine: Food in the time of Lockdown
“What are you doing,” my wife asked me. “Making myself a coffee,” I responded, stirring the briki vigorously and with a debonair flourish. “That’s the fifth one you’ve made today,” …
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Plate of Origin! Let the food wars begin
“Plate of Origin”, the world cup of cooking is set to launch on 30 August, on Channel 7, an epic competition featuring the best cuisines the world has to offer …